Nursing homes in Chowchilla, CA
Chowchilla, CA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District1104 Ventura Ave. · Non profit - Other | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 29 | 16 ($93,847) |
| Palms Care Center1010 Ventura Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 65 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Chowchilla
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 27, 2026 · Palms Care Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 19, 2026 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 19, 2026 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.February 19, 2026 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 19, 2026 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 19, 2026 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 5, 2025 · Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 4, 2025 · Palms Care Center · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 4, 2025 · Palms Care Center · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 4, 2025 · Palms Care Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Chowchilla
Which nursing home in Chowchilla has the highest Medicare rating?
Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District has the highest overall rating in Chowchilla: 4 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Chowchilla have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $93,847 in all. The most was $93,847, at Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Chowchilla?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Chowchilla is the largest?
Palms Care Center, with 65 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.